Mercedes ME9.7 & MED17 Engine ECU Clone — M272/M273 (~2005-2011) & turbo M276/M278/M157
We clone your used/donor Mercedes engine ECU to your car's exact data — VIN, FBS3 immobilizer, and adaptations — so a replacement module starts and runs plug-and-play.
Bosch ME9.7 (M272 V6 / M273 V8, ~2005-2011) and MED17 (turbo M276/M278/M157) Mercedes engine ECUs — 1:1 clone to donor.
How It Works
Three simple steps. Hundreds of mail-in jobs completed for shops, locksmiths, and DIY pros.
Pay & Get Address
Click "Order Now", pay securely via Stripe. We email shipping address + instructions within minutes.
Ship Your Module
Pack per the instructions and ship to our Arlington workshop. USPS or UPS — your choice. Customer pays shipping to us.
Receive in 1-2 Days
Work completed within 24 hours of receipt. Ships back next business day at the return speed you chose at checkout — standard to overnight. Tracking emailed.
What You Get
- Original ECU read on the bench
- VIN copied to the donor
- FBS3 immobilizer data transferred 1:1
- Injector coding and engine adaptations carried over
- Donor ECU returned as a plug-and-play replacement
- Bench-verified data integrity before return
Compatibility
Confirm your part matches one of the variants below before ordering. Not sure? Text us a photo and we'll verify.
ME9.7 engines (~2005-2011)
MED17 engines (turbo)
What we need
Will This Fix My Problem?
Honest answer: here's exactly what this service fixes — and what it doesn't.
Fixes:
- ✓Mercedes ME9.7 ECU failed, crank no-start
- ✓M272 / M273 ECU communication dropping / misfires from ECU
- ✓Need to install a used Mercedes ECU - immobilizer no-start
- ✓Clone donor ECU to my VIN, plug and play
- ✓MED17 ECU replacement no-start after a swap
Won't fix:
- ✗No-starts from sensors, wiring, fuel, or mechanical faults (diagnose first)
- ✗EIS/ESL/key faults outside the ECU
- ✗A donor that's the wrong part number / hardware family
- ✗Emissions / OBD-monitor defeat - this is a like-for-like clone only; we do not remove catalysts, EGR, or emissions equipment from a road car
Shipping Instructions
These details are also emailed to you the moment your payment clears.
Ship both your original ECU and the matching donor ECU to 1168 W Pioneer Parkway, Arlington TX 76013. Return shipping is selected and paid at checkout — Standard $14.95 (3–5 days), UPS 2-Day $29.95, or UPS overnight $74.95; cloned ECUs typically go back within 24 hours.
What to include in your box
- Your original (source) Mercedes engine ECU
- A matching donor ECU to clone onto
- A note with the VIN and engine code
- Clear photos or transcription of both ECU part-number labels
- Any stored fault codes (optional)
Ship to
Auto Module Lab
1168 W Pioneer Parkway
Arlington, TX 76013
Frequently Asked
Still have a question? Text us — replies in minutes.
Why can't I just bolt in a used Mercedes ECU?
What exactly gets copied during a clone?
Why do ME9.7 ECUs fail so often?
Does the donor ECU need to match exactly?
Will a clone hide a real mechanical no-start?
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Where we serve Mercedes ME9.7 / MED17 ECU Clone
Mail-in means nationwide. See your state, metro, or specific vehicle:
Ready to ship?
Pay now, get the shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Your module is back on your bench within a week.